According to the Panchang, every year the festival of Karva Chauth is celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. On this day, married women observe Nirjala Vrat with special makeup to keep their married life happy. This blesses the husband with a long life. At the same time, unmarried girls also observe fast for early marriage. This helps them get their desired life partner. On the day of Karva Chauth, Solah Shringar (Solah Shringar List) has special significance for married women. Let us know about the significance of this Shringar (Solah Shringar Significance).

That is why sixteen adornments are done

On the day of Karva Chauth, married women do the sixteen adornments before worship . There is a religious belief that by doing the adornments, women get the blessings of unbroken good fortune and their luck also opens up. Apart from this, the husband lives a long life. For all these reasons, sixteen adornments are done.

Religious importance of sixteen adornments

• Sindoor- Sindoor is considered to be the most important of the sixteen adornments. It is believed that applying sindoor increases the lifespan of the husband.
• Maangtika- It is made of gold or any other metal. Women wear it on the forehead between the hair.
• Bindi- In Sanatan Dharma, the red bindi is considered a symbol of dedication towards the marital relationship. It is worn on the forehead.
• Gajra- It is made of flowers. It is worn in hair buns and braids.
• Kajal-  Women apply kajal to enhance the beauty of their eyes. It protects them from evil eyes.
• Nath - Nath is considered a symbol of marital bliss. It is worn on auspicious occasions.
• Kundal- These are made of gold and silver or any other metal. This enhances the beauty of women.
• Mangalsutra- Mangalsutra is considered the most important thing in makeup. It is considered a symbol of marital bliss.
• Bazubandh- Bazubandh is worn on the upper arm. It is made of pearl or diamond.
• Bichhua- It is worn on the toes. It is also a symbol of marital bliss.
• Bangles: Wearing bangles by married women enhances the beauty of their hands.
• Mehndi- It is applied to enhance the beauty of hands and feet.
• Ring- During the wedding, the bride and groom exchange rings with each other.
• Alta- This is a red coloured liquid which married women apply on their feet and hands. This increases the shine of hands and feet.
• Waistband- A decorative belt worn around the waist is called a waistband. It is made of gold, silver or any other metal. 
• Payal- It is worn on both the feet. It is considered to be the main adornment of women.